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    What kind of coolpad ?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by lotus18, Apr 27, 2004.

  1. lotus18

    lotus18 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found several kind of cool pads and don't know which one to buy. Any suggestion ?

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10353046&loc=101&sp=1
    http://www.laptopgalaxy.com/showroom/4122.cfm
    http://www.coolpad.com/
    http://www.extremecomputing.com/coolpad.html
    http://www.targus.com/sg/product_details.asp?sku=PA243B
     
    lotus18, Apr 27, 2004
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I've never tried one of these so I'm of little help...but it does seem like a cool concept, pardon the pun.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
    Brian, Apr 27, 2004
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    I have a Targus cooler pad. NOT the one with the risers on it. Mine hooks to my USB port and keeps it pretty cool. ~$30? at COMPUSA
     
    dingster1, Apr 30, 2004
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  4. lotus18

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    Are you using this ?
    http://www.laptopgalaxy.com/showroom/4122.cfm
    How is it ? Is it noisy in your opinion ?
     
    lotus18, Apr 30, 2004
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    Big Calhoun Notebook Evangelist

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    Ya know, I have to relay something... I always thought these things were stupid, but after this weekend, I see the value.

    I'm on a plane coming back from a weekend trip to Alabama. Not a vacation area, per se, but I was born there and gotta keep in touch with family. I took my V505, first time I've taken it on an extended trip. Alabama is about a 5 hour flight, so I decided to pass the time by playing Command and Conquer Generals. Mind you, I've played before on my NV190 and never had/noticed heat issues. Probably because an NV190 is much larger (think GRT size) and there is more room for heat to be dissipated. Well, I get edgy (hate sitting still for long periods of time) and put my laptop on...my lap. Immediately I felt the heat of the CPU working...within 5 minutes, it was too hot and I put it back on the seat tray. This was the first time I ever had a laptop that heated to a point where I couldn't leave it in my lap. Needless to say I'll be watching this thread to see which coolpad everyone likes better.
     
    Big Calhoun, May 4, 2004
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    I have decided on this :
    http://www.nextag.com/buyer/productm.jsp?template=2p&product=58192856
    It works for me so far, on the desk. I doubt it will work on your lap.
    Can't beat that for $5.
     
    lotus18, May 4, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by lotus18
     
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  8. Big Calhoun

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    Dingster1, how is the power situation? Do you notice a significant loss in battery life when using? I like that one by Targus because it's flat. An on/off switch is also a good idea to help manage power.
     
    Big Calhoun, May 5, 2004
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Big Calhoun
     
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